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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 400.32, 552 and 302.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 400.32, 552 and 302.04 is: 416.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    400.32 : 552 = 302.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    400.32/552 = 302.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    400.32x = 552 × 302.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    400.32x = 166,726.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,726.08/400.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 416.48

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